The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 41,100

€ 29,000

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
56.9
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.6
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
655 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data